6th Day of Christmas: Win a Bottle of Madeira Wine
Santa brings presents for grown-ups too! However, they aren’t always produced by elves in the North Pole. In this case, the gift comes from Portugal’s Madeira Islands. The freshly opened Madeira Home in Chaowai SOHO is giving three commenters on the Beijinger's Official a bottled of Madeira fortified wine, just in time to pair it with your Christmas dinner!
History in a bottle
Much more than a wine store, Madeira Home is a place to explore the story of a winemaking tradition that dates back to the 15th century. At the very moment that Portuguese ships were voyaging into the unexplored world, winemakers on the Madeira Islands were discovering the secret to their wines that would become a tradition for centuries to come – that fortified wine exposed to the heat and movement of a shipping venture can bring out the ride can accelerate aging and bring out the flavors of the wine.
Just as rich as the wine’s flavor is its history. Take a dive into the story of Madeira wine from 1850 to 2000 in the Vintage Madeira Wine Museum. Due to the everlasting nature of the wine, the bottles on display are just as drinkable as they ever were after more than a century.
The art of Portugal
In addition to wine bottles filling walls from floor to ceiling, Madeira Home displays the works of Portuguese artists in its stunning art exhibit. Most prominently displayed, the ceramic tile paintings reflect the culture and art of the great maritime age and the culture of Madeira.
The Home is also host to a library gallery that shows off literature from and about Madeira.
Private banquets in the city
If you want to share the joy of Madeira wine with friends and loved ones, take them for a private tasting in the exquisite banquet room in the Home’s second floor.
Madeira Cultural Center
Nothing pairs with wine like a little cultural exploration. Take the opportunity to learn about life on the islands, from centuries ago to modern-day.
Football fans will be excited to learn that the Center has dedicated a special corner to Cristiano Ronaldo, who hails from Madeira.
If you like what you see, be sure to stop by the Madeira art shop as well to pick up replicas of your favorite artwork, fine dining wares, or even a Portuguese guitar, used in traditional Fado music.
Learn more about Madiera Home
Oh, and one more thing – the first 5 people to scan this QR code and add the account will win free tickets to the Madeira Home!
So, what are you waiting for? Get your hands on your own bottle of Madeira wine by following the steps below!
- Find this post on the Beijinger's official WeChat
- At the bottom of this post, comment with your answer to the question:
- Get as many of your friends to like your comment as possible.
- We will choose the winners from the top four most liked posts 24 hours after this post is published.
Images: The Beijingers, Madeira Home
